Mechanical Plumber/ Pressure Welder - In Field Service

The Opportunity

O’Brien Boiler Services is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plumber/Welder to join our growing VIC service team.

This is a hands-on, field-based role working on industrial boilers, steam systems, combustion equipment and process heat systems across a wide range of industrial and commercial sites throughout Victoria.

If you’re a mechanically minded tradesperson looking to step into more technical and varied industrial equipment work — beyond repetitive workshop or maintenance environments — this role offers excellent long-term career development and exposure to specialised systems.

What’s on Offer

• $45–$60 per hour (based on experience)

• Opportunity to participate in our KPI incentive program

• Company vehicle provided

• Overtime and on-call allowances

• Phone and uniform provided

• Ongoing training and technical development

• Access for you and your immediate family to our EAP service

• Exposure to specialised industrial equipment

• Secure, full-time role with a national company

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of industrial boilers and steam systems

• Mechanical fault finding and diagnostics on plant and equipment

• Commissioning and start-up of industrial equipment

• Installation and maintenance of mechanical systems and associated components

• Servicing gas trains, burners and combustion equipment

• Supporting plant upgrades, shutdowns and efficiency improvements

• Maintaining strong client relationships while working on-site

• Preparing service reports and maintaining accurate documentation

About You

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or similar)

• Industrial maintenance or field service experience

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

• Current manual driver’s licence

• White Card

Desirable

• Type B Gas Licence or willingness to obtain

• Experience with boilers, steam or combustion systems

• Steel Welding experience

• Background in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, or industrial process environments

• Experience working autonomously in field service roles

About Us

O’Brien Energy is an Australian-owned company delivering process heat and energy solutions to industrial and commercial clients nationwide.

We specialise in boilers, steam systems, combustion and industrial energy solutions — helping industry improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

Our Values

• Be a Good Human

• Play as one Team

• Make the Complex Simple

• Enjoy the Journey

• Think Like an Owner

Additional Information

• Regular travel across VIC required

• Occasional overnight stays

• Participation in on-call roster

If you enjoy problem-solving, working across diverse industrial sites and building strong customer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.